About Finding Elevation: Conversations Beyond the Mountain
Are you adventurous at heart and ready to take on a big goal but not sure how to prepare, or what to expect when you get there?
Join mountaineer, seven summiter, and founder of Alpine Athletics Lisa Thompson each month as she shares strategies and tips that have worked for her and her clients.
Each episode contains powerful insight and guidance to help you, the eager mountain athlete build the confidence you need to elevate your life through the outdoors.
What makes an Everest expedition safe? In this second webinar of a 10-part series, Lisa Thompson, owner of Mountain Madness and Alpine Athletics, breaks down the key elements of a safe and successful Everest expedition.
Lisa covers expedition leadership, climbing Sherpa support, high-altitude medical care, acclimatization, altitude illnesses, physical and mental preparation, team dynamics, nutrition, self-care, emergency protocols, and the challenges of climbing above 26,000 feet in the death zone.
https://everest.mountainmadness.com/trips/mount-everest-2027
Register for our next Everest webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kNm8S-ynRfOWnzDZT8iuNg
Download our Everest overview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aXUgUja3pfEZbInRAsegLjWOjvBMkRRJ/view?usp=sharing
4 Sept 2026
So You Want to Climb Everest? The Unfiltered Guide
What does it really take to climb Mount Everest?
In this episode, Lisa Thompson shares an honest look at Everest, from the current guiding landscape and changing regulations to the mountain's biggest risks and what climbers can do to prepare.
Lisa discusses the physical, mental, and technical demands of an 8,000-meter peak, including altitude, the Khumbu Icefall, decision-making, mental resilience, and what it truly means to be ready for Everest.
Whether you're seriously considering an Everest expedition or simply curious about the world's highest mountain, this episode offers a practical and unfiltered perspective on what it takes to climb it.
https://everest.mountainmadness.com/trips/mount-everest-2027
Register for our next Everest webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kNm8S-ynRfOWnzDZT8iuNg
Download our Everest overview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aXUgUja3pfEZbInRAsegLjWOjvBMkRRJ/view?usp=sharing
11 Aug 2026
The Skill That Gets You Home
In this episode of the Finding Elevation Podcast, Lisa discusses the importance of flexibility in both mountaineering and life. She emphasizes that flexibility is not merely a personality trait but a skill that can be developed through training and planning. The conversation explores how climbers prepare for unexpected changes, make critical decisions under pressure, and manage group dynamics during climbs. Lisa also draws parallels between mountain experiences and everyday life, encouraging listeners to set their own criteria for when to pivot or turn back in various situations.
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